4000 miles a week

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by pattyj, Feb 16, 2015.

  1. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Never heard of it.Here they're always looking for route and otr drivers.I had an interview months ago for route driver which is why I know those guys work every bit of what UPS pays them.
     
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  3. SLK international

    SLK international Bobtail Member

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    Can I break up my 34hr restart with up to 30 drive for personal convenience? If so what section is it in federal rules and regulations?
     
  4. GenericUserName

    GenericUserName Road Train Member

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    4000 /7 =579

    579 /65 is 8.7 hours a day. Most speed limits go from 70 to 75 even 80 in some places.

    You can do 4000 miles a week legally week after week for the rest of your life and never run out of hours.
     
  5. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    dont ever fuel pick up or deliver rookie
     
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  6. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Can it be done in a 5 day work week?
     
  7. GenericUserName

    GenericUserName Road Train Member

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    Paper logs 15 min every day or every other day fuel assuming 99+% drop and hook 15 min for that. At 70-75mph you have room for those few minute tasks...

    I didnt say its plausible but it IS possible old man.
     
  8. GenericUserName

    GenericUserName Road Train Member

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    Im going to say no.
     
  9. EZ Money

    EZ Money Road Train Member

    How do you explain to a DOT man that your average speed is 70-75 mph at all times?
    I think you would end up with a logbook falsification ticket!

    Any company that would expect a solo driver to turn 4k a week I would want no part of.
     
  10. slim shady

    slim shady Road Train Member

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    So which is it
     
  11. loose_leafs

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    I would have to say no to that. I don't know where people keep coming up with line 5? If it is personal conveyance, not convenience, I know there are time limits on it. I don't think it would look too good to drive 30 hours in a CMV on your 34 hour restart.

    so will somebody please explain to me this personal conveyance rule, if it exists and what exactly it is?
     
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